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In the penultimate episode of the series, there is a gunman on the loose and his target is Frank! It turns out Frank's frolicking with the Gastric Bandits has landed him in deep trouble with Derilee's vengeful husband, Biddy. While the police hunt switches to the Gallagher household, it's business as usual at the Jockey, except Lillian has a new man in tow - Cajun Dave - who brings some light relief to all the commotion with a unique blend of music, a change of tack from the usual Madchester athems.

The curtain is set to close on the reign of Chatsworth's very own Tony Montana, as Mimi's menopause triggers a tough period of transition for the Maguires. Mimi is ready to retire from the family business and move to a house in the leafy suburb of Wilmslow and leave behind a legacy in the form of a new school gym. Meanwhile Shane has more than enough to deal with when Randall doesn't take kindly to the news that he wants to end their relationship.

The curtain is set to close on the reign of Chatsworth's very own Tony Montana, as Mimi's menopause triggers a tough period of transition for the Maguires. Mimi is ready to retire from the family business and move to a house in the leafy suburb of Wilmslow and leave behind a legacy in the form of a new school gym. Meanwhile Shane has more than enough to deal with when Randall doesn't take kindly to the news that he wants to end their relationship.

A dream escape from the Chatsworth Estate is never straightforward as Patreesha's discovers. Her dreams of a lucrative singing career in the States are dashed when she discovers the truth about her jazz musician boyfriend Louis. And just when it seems impossible for Frank's reputation to sink any lower, he somehow manages it by being barred from the Jockey and deemed a pervert by his neighbours. Esther finds out the real perverse culprit and launches a plan to stop Mimi's vendetta against Frank, while Aidan is given the run around by Letitia.

A dream escape from the Chatsworth Estate is never straightforward as Patreesha's discovers. Her dreams of a lucrative singing career in the States are dashed when she discovers the truth about her jazz musician boyfriend Louis. And just when it seems impossible for Frank's reputation to sink any lower, he somehow manages it by being barred from the Jockey and deemed a pervert by his neighbours. Esther finds out the real perverse culprit and launches a plan to stop Mimi's vendetta against Frank, while Aidan is given the run around by Letitia.

Billy is fed up with being the village idiot and decides it's time to earn the respect of Mimi and his peers by applying for a security salesman job. But with no experience and qualifications it's not that easy. Things start to unravel when Billy pretends he's secured the job and sinks to new levels in his quest for respect. Esther is shocked to discover that Thalia's black eye is a result of her daughter being a bully. Determined to make Thalia show more compassion for her schoolmates and set a good example, Esther sets about apologising to various Chatsworth residents, but they are far from impressed. Meanwhile, Lillian takes pity on a neglected Stella and invites her to spend time in her house. A brothel is no place for a young child though, especially when she gives Lillian's valued workers nits.

Billy is fed up with being the village idiot and decides it's time to earn the respect of Mimi and his peers by applying for a security salesman job. But with no experience and qualifications it's not that easy. Things start to unravel when Billy pretends he's secured the job and sinks to new levels in his quest for respect. Esther is shocked to discover that Thalia's black eye is a result of her daughter being a bully. Determined to make Thalia show more compassion for her schoolmates and set a good example, Esther sets about apologising to various Chatsworth residents, but they are far from impressed. Meanwhile, Lillian takes pity on a neglected Stella and invites her to spend time in her house. A brothel is no place for a young child though, especially when she gives Lillian's valued workers nits.

Chesney's shop is burgled, and to add insult to injury for Remona, her estranged father Barry arrives to see her. Remona has no interest in rekindling her relationship with him, but Chesney sees the good in Barry and tries his utmost to convince her to bury the hatchet. Not only is he her father but he's arrived with a hefty cheque which could more than resolve their insurance problems. Franks thinks he's hit the jackpot when he finds a substantial amount of pills at Esther's house belonging to Tam. When Esther finds out, she tries to stop Tam supplying the drugs, but her attempts backfire, leading to some extremely unpleasant consequences at the Polish club dance. Meanwhile, at the Maguire's Randall begins to get under Shane's skin with some clingy behaviour, while Billy shocks Mimi with an outlandish gesture concerning the placing of his tattoo.